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ARMED ROBBERY REPORTED NEAR OLIVER SPRINGS
An investigation is underway following an alleged armed robbery reported shortly after 3 p.m. this afternoon on Freeman Road in the Blair community near Oliver
TENN. TECH GRADUATE FROM CROSSVILLE LEVERAGES FRIST ART MUSEUM INTERNSHIP INTO FULL-TIME GRAPHIC DESIGN CAREER
Aimee Slagle, a Crossville native and recent Tennessee Tech University double major in art education and graphic design, has successfully transitioned her academic and internship
18-YEAR-OLD TO APPEAR IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT ON DRUG, CONTRABAND, AND EVASION CHARGES
On Monday, June 15th, 2026, Zackery Ray Knight is scheduled to appear on the Cumberland County General Sessions criminal court docket following his arrest on
VOLUNTEER ENERGY COOPERATIVE WARNS CUSTOMERS OF SCAMS INVOLVING 3RD-PARTY WEBSITE
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) has issued a warning to its members regarding potential scams occurring across the state involving a third-party website. This fraudulent site
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI AFTER ADMITTING GUILT IN TURKEY BLIND ROAD CAR CRASH
On June 7, 2026, Deputy Caleb Cathey of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicular accident on Turkey Blind Road in Crossville, Tennessee.
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR TWO CASES OF RETAIL THEFT FOLLOWING A STRING OF STORAGE FACILITY BURGLARIES AND DRUG CHARGES
UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION: On June 9, 2026, at approximately 2:39 AM, Patrol Officer Braxdon King of the Crossville Police Department initiated a traffic stop
CROSSVILLE MAN DEFRAUDED IN APPLE GIFT CARD CASH APP SCAM ON FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE
On June 9, 2026, Master Patrol Officer Justin Farmer responded to a report regarding a fraudulent online transaction. A seller attempting to list two movies
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR RETAIL THEFT FOLLOWING A STRING OF STORAGE FACILITY BURGLARIES AND DRUG CHARGES
On June 9, 2026, 31-year-old Dakota Dalton Whittington of Crossville was taken into custody following an incident at Obed Plaza on June 8, 2026. According
CROSSVILLE MAN’S STOLEN IDENTITY USED TO TAKE OUT $2,500 LOAN ONLINE
On June 2, 2026, Patrol Officer Matt Charlock of the Crossville Police Department followed up with a local man by phone after he visited the
CROSSVILLE COUNCIL APPROVES NOVEMBER REFERENDUM ON CUMBERLAND PLATEAU WATER AUTHORITY MERGER
The Crossville City Council meeting on June 9, 2026, featured significant discussion and action on a potential merger or asset transfer with the Cumberland Plateau
SOME PACKAGES OF GAS-X RECALLED FOR CONTAMINATION WITH CHEMICAL USED IN COOLANTS AND ANTIFREEZE
We reported on this before, but here is a reminder: Manufacturer Haleon has issued a recall for certain lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels (120-count,
NEW TENNESSEE LAW AUTHORIZES DEADLY FORCE TO PROTECT PROPERTY UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
Beginning July 1st, a new Tennessee law authorizes individuals in lawful possession of real or personal property to use deadly force to protect their belongings
ARMED ROBBERY REPORTED NEAR OLIVER SPRINGS
An investigation is underway following an alleged armed robbery reported shortly after 3 p.m. this afternoon on Freeman Road in the Blair community near Oliver Springs. According to initial informa ...
TENN. TECH GRADUATE FROM CROSSVILLE LEVERAGES FRIST ART MUSEUM INTERNSHIP INTO FULL-TIME GRAPHIC DESIGN CAREER
Aimee Slagle, a Crossville native and recent Tennessee Tech University double major in art education and graphic design, has successfully transitioned her academic and internship experiences into a fu ...
18-YEAR-OLD TO APPEAR IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT ON DRUG, CONTRABAND, AND EVASION CHARGES
On Monday, June 15th, 2026, Zackery Ray Knight is scheduled to appear on the Cumberland County General Sessions criminal court docket following his arrest on May 5th, 2026. The charges stem from an in ...
VOLUNTEER ENERGY COOPERATIVE WARNS CUSTOMERS OF SCAMS INVOLVING 3RD-PARTY WEBSITE
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) has issued a warning to its members regarding potential scams occurring across the state involving a third-party website. This fraudulent site falsely claims to assi ...
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI AFTER ADMITTING GUILT IN TURKEY BLIND ROAD CAR CRASH
On June 7, 2026, Deputy Caleb Cathey of the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office responded to a vehicular accident on Turkey Blind Road in Crossville, Tennessee. Upon arrival, Deputy Cathey encountered ...
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR TWO CASES OF RETAIL THEFT FOLLOWING A STRING OF STORAGE FACILITY BURGLARIES AND DRUG CHARGES
UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION: On June 9, 2026, at approximately 2:39 AM, Patrol Officer Braxdon King of the Crossville Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a U-Haul truck in a Walgreens park ...
CROSSVILLE MAN DEFRAUDED IN APPLE GIFT CARD CASH APP SCAM ON FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE
On June 9, 2026, Master Patrol Officer Justin Farmer responded to a report regarding a fraudulent online transaction. A seller attempting to list two movies on Facebook Marketplace for $10.00 was cont ...
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR RETAIL THEFT FOLLOWING A STRING OF STORAGE FACILITY BURGLARIES AND DRUG CHARGES
On June 9, 2026, 31-year-old Dakota Dalton Whittington of Crossville was taken into custody following an incident at Obed Plaza on June 8, 2026. According to the Crossville Police Department report, a ...
CROSSVILLE MAN’S STOLEN IDENTITY USED TO TAKE OUT $2,500 LOAN ONLINE
On June 2, 2026, Patrol Officer Matt Charlock of the Crossville Police Department followed up with a local man by phone after he visited the department to report a potential fraud and identity theft i ...
CROSSVILLE COUNCIL APPROVES NOVEMBER REFERENDUM ON CUMBERLAND PLATEAU WATER AUTHORITY MERGER
The Crossville City Council meeting on June 9, 2026, featured significant discussion and action on a potential merger or asset transfer with the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority (CPWA). Public co ...
SOME PACKAGES OF GAS-X RECALLED FOR CONTAMINATION WITH CHEMICAL USED IN COOLANTS AND ANTIFREEZE
We reported on this before, but here is a reminder: Manufacturer Haleon has issued a recall for certain lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels (120-count, 125 mg) sold at Costco between April 13 and M ...
NEW TENNESSEE LAW AUTHORIZES DEADLY FORCE TO PROTECT PROPERTY UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
Beginning July 1st, a new Tennessee law authorizes individuals in lawful possession of real or personal property to use deadly force to protect their belongings under specific conditions. Under this l ...
